I love those little mesh bags for any small items. They are very cheap also. I have 3 sizes that I use. When I keep my little grandaughter, I always use the mesh bags, as her socks are so tiny!

posted on 9/11/2010 7:01:35 PM

For me using a safety pin takes way to much time!!! I just fold one inside of the other and wah lah!  I have done this for years, taught my kids, works like a charm!  = )

posted on 8/18/2010 8:29:17 AM

 WHAT A WONDERFUL SUGGESTION!!!  I HAVE 6 CHILDREN AND WE CREATED A CLOSET WHICH OF COURSE IS CALLED  THE SOCK CLOSET!!!  IF THE KIDS WERE LOOKING FOR A MATCH BEFORE cHURCH THEY KNEW WHERE IT WAS.  YIKES WAS THAT A SCAREY CLOSET.  i WILL DEFINITELY TRY THIS IDEA IN MY NEXT WASH.IT DEFINFINIT WILL BE A TIME SAVER FOR ME.  THANK YOU!!!

posted on 8/18/2010 1:09:18 AM

Another way to keep from losing them is to use a zipper bag, like the one for delicates.

posted on 8/12/2010 12:52:48 PM

I took this idea a step further....the dollar stores offer little round discs with a hole in center that will the socks tightly together during the wash.  I started this when I lost many of my grandson's socks. 

posted on 8/8/2010 1:37:56 PM

I used to have the problem with the washing machine eating socks but now I use net bags to put our socks in. It helps to make sure I have ALL of the mates for the socks and the washing machine doesn't get to eat any!  Plus it is a lot faster for me than the pins.

posted on 8/7/2010 11:24:46 AM

Good idea but I just don't see myself spending to time to do it. I am lucky enough to do all my laundry daily.... too many loads

posted on 8/2/2010 9:20:38 AM

Before I wash any socks I twist them together, so that they r not lostat all

posted on 8/1/2010 7:13:35 PM

I have several cloth net bags I use for socks.  Especially those very thin "trouser socks" that my washer wants to eat.  Put them in the bag, sling it in the washer along with the rest of the load.

posted on 8/1/2010 1:34:36 PM

WAY too time consuming for me... glad my washing machine isn't all that hungry!

posted on 7/31/2010 10:52:35 AM

What about rust?

posted on 7/31/2010 10:06:56 AM

I have too many pairs of socks to pin together it would take waaaaayyyy too long. Someone needs to invent socks clips like chip clips.

posted on 7/30/2010 10:49:47 PM

i have been doing this every since i moved our of my parents home. it is a great idea

posted on 7/30/2010 6:31:04 PM

very good sugestion but worried if opens up in the washing machine.

posted on 7/30/2010 4:50:57 PM

What a great idea! I have been losing socks for years!

posted on 7/30/2010 2:45:03 PM

Thank you very much for the trip. I will give that a try during my next laundry

posted on 7/30/2010 2:35:17 PM

That is a great idea! Thanks!

posted on 7/30/2010 11:58:23 AM

Wish I had thought of that.  I always have single socks in a pile near the washer.

posted on 7/30/2010 10:48:28 AM

Thankyou, but when washing the socks wont stay togther if you take the pin off....

posted on 7/30/2010 1:26:05 AM

I've been doing that for years...The children's too!!!!

posted on 7/30/2010 12:29:18 AM